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Leonard Veddar
February 19, 2011
Leonard was born to a life few would appreciate on December 25th, 1936 in Cour d'elene Idaho . His mother died when he was 2 ½ years old, shortly after her death, Leonard along wi...view moreFebruary 19, 2011
Leonard was born to a life few would appreciate on December 25th, 1936 in Cour d'elene Idaho . His mother died when he was 2 ½ years old, shortly after her death, Leonard along with his sister Marxine were sent to live with their Grandparents. They lived on a farm and took care of horses. milked cows, and put up loose hay. At a young age he learned the importance of being responsible and significance of family. Just like we have always heard, he would ride a sled six miles downhill to school in the mornings then walk the six miles back up the hill after school in the afternoons. If he was lucky, he could sometimes get a sleigh ride back up the hill. Those close to him knew this story well. While attending the one room school, his teachers thought he was so smart they twice moved him forward a grade.
After his grandparents passing, both he and his sister Marxine were sent to Bandon to live with their father in 1949. He graduated from Bandon High School in 1953, when he was 16.
Leonard got a job working at Carole's uncle's meat cutting plant. He met Carole while they were both working: He helped out on her folk's farm. Every time he left, Carole seemed to disappear. They were married in 1956. They had 2 boys, Gerald born in 1960 & Russell born in 1962. He moved up in the world and began working at the mill. According to Leonard, he claims he was first to cross Bullards Bridge after it was first opened; of course he was not old enough to drive at that time!
He was a master builder. He could build anything he put his mind to. He built the house he and Carole began their family in. Gerald and Russell both wed, and had 3 children each. Leaving them with a grand total of 6 spoiled rotten grandchildren. They also inherited a few more stragglers, along the way, needing some grandparents. There were many years of great thanksgiving and Christmas holiday gatherings that created unforgettable memories, shared in their home. Christmas's were extra special because it was also Leonard's birthday. You wouldn't have ever known, because he had such a giving heart, he always wanted to make the holidays special for everyone else, not expecting anything in return.
Leonard is known as the gentle giant. He had a rare relationship with animals. To give an example: Carole & Leonard had a gaggle of Geese. There was a bobcat that preyed upon all but one goose. That one goose fell "in love" with Leonard. Everywhere that Leonard went the goose would follow. Every time Carole tried to walk out of the front door, that goose would attack her. Carole always needed a broomstick in hand. Every night when Leonard went to bed, the goose would walk around the house and sleep outside of his window.
Leonard was a loving husband, caring father, attentive grandpa, logger, poet, hard worker, sinful smoker, excellent Hamm's beer drinker and avid Pinochle shark.
Leonard wrote hundreds poems. Carole is putting a book together of all of his poems that will be published in late summer.
EEORE under the Bear Creek Bridge.
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